Holding steady, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Kina since 1952
Babies named Kina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 27 |
| 1960s | 245 |
| 1970s | 392 |
| 1980s | 248 |
| 1990s | 128 |
| 2000s | 176 |
| 2010s | 122 |
| 2020s | 87 |
Meaning & origin
Kina first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1952, a mid-century period that saw many short, melodic names gain popularity. It reached its peak in 1973, though it has always remained uncommon, with a current rank of 7,491 and an incidence of 1 in 114,805 births as of 2025. The name has shown a stable trajectory, never experiencing a significant revival or surge. Its origins are uncertain, but it may have been influenced by similar-sounding names like Kena or the fashionable -ina suffix. Kina has not been recorded in any of the top baby-name lists by state, indicating its niche use. Without a clear etymological root, it stands as a modern, open-ended choice.
Kina likely emerged as a modern coinage in the mid-20th century, possibly influenced by the popular -ina suffix or as a variant of names like Kena or China. Its usage in the United States is first recorded in 1952, with a peak in the 1970s, suggesting it may have been invented or borrowed from a surname or place name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ki, Kiki
Sibling names for Kina
Names that share Kina's style, for a brother or sister.
